Heka Law Firm
More informationThe real estate department at Heka Law Firm is a popular choice among developers, shopping centres, restaurant chains and universities as well as leading financial institutions granting mortgages for the purpose of acquisitions. Key areas of focus for the team include local zoning, urban and environment regulations, permits and challenges to administrative actions. Practice head Santiago Alban showcases significant experience in the management of large infrastructure and tourism projects; he is supported by project finance specialist Mauricio Subía and Cuenca-based partner Juan Andrés Gortaire, an expert in municipal regulations.
Testimonials
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‘HEKA has a team which is well trained and willing to have meetings in the event of any doubt. They use digital tools that help us to better understand legal dynamics.’
‘Santiago Alban always shows willingness to clear up doubts and proposes more than one solution to any doubt. Indira Mendia is very proactive in monitoring paperwork and ongoing processes.’
Key clients
- Arcgold
- Quicentro Shopping
- Alvarez Bravo
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito
- Hydropredios
- Levapan
- Mutualista Pichincha
- Banco General Rumiñahui
- Hospital de los Valles
- Banco Pichincha
Work highlights
- Retained by Arcgold to perform a comprehensive due diligence of their flagship real estate properties in Guayaquil and Quito.
- Represented Urbanizadora Naciones Unidas before the city of Quito's municipal authorities in the lot consolidation process of several parcels of land adjacent to those on which the Quicentro shopping mall and several subsequent developments were built on.
- Advising Universidad San Francisco on several real estate matters regarding their Galapagos Island campus and research center.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Santiago Alban